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3RD THURSDAY DISCOVERY AUCTION

Thu, Sep 5, 2024 12:00PM EDT - Thu, Sep 19, 2024 12:00PM EDT
Lot 79

Two (2) Daguerreotypes of Couples

Estimate: $100 - $250

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
Two sixth plate daguerreotypes of seated couples, both in leather cases. One couple is of a balding man with mutton-chop sideburns wearing plaid trousers and a satin vest with a high collar. He has his hand on the woman‚Äôs shoulder. His wife may be in mourning, and is holding a daguerreotype case, showing her wedding ring. The second image is of a young couple, the man bearded, wearing a long watch chain, the woman in a plaid blouse with earrings. The image is horizontal in the case.Dimensions: Both images are sixth plate, 3 5/8 tall by 3 1/8 inches wide.Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Condition

Both images are excellent, very sharp and clear. The leather cases are worn, with split leather hinges. Please see photos.